Chapter 21 Social History Flashcards
What was Cicero’s full name?
Marcus Tillius Cicero
When was Cicero born?
106 BC
Where was Cicero born?
In Arpinum.
How far from Rome was Arpinum?
About 100 km.
What sort of education did Cicero receive?
Some of the best teachers in Rome. He was a very bright child.
Did Cicero go to university in Greece?
Yes
What did Cicero study in the University in Greece?
Law, Oratory (Rhetoric) and Philosophy
When did Cicero himself fight in one of the conflicts?
At the age of 17.
Who did Rome fight when Cicero took part in the conflict?
The Roman’s fought her Italian allies.
Did Rome become victorious in the battle when Cicero was fighting?
Yes.
Did Cicero support/did not support the tradition/old government system?
Cicero supported the old way of government.
Cicero decided to make his way by practising in the law courts as a…?
Barrister
When did Cicero leap to fame?
In 70BC
Why did Cicero leap to fame in 70BC?
The people of Sicily asked him to prosecute their ruthless Roman governor, Verres.
Why did the people of Sicily want Verres prosecuted?
He had plundered the island for his own personal gain.
How many years to Verres say he needed to govern Sicily?
Three years
What would Verres do in the first year of governing?
He would cover his election expenses, as he bribed the electors.
What would Verres do in the second year of governing?
He would get enough money to bribe the jury in case he was prosecuted for misgovernment.
What would Verres do in the third year of governing?
To make some profit.
Why was Cicero taking up the job to prosecute Verres a dangerous and risky one?
Verres was a noble and he had many powerful friends.
How did the case with Cicero and Verres go?
Cicero conducted the case so brilliantly that Verres fled into exile before it was even over.
When did Cicero become quaestor through election?
76 BC
Where quaestors part of the senate?
Yes
What class was Cicero born into?
The equestrian class (a knight).
